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Forget the Christmas rush and enjoy a trip to 1920’s Chicago

For most of us December is a time of rush and stress, so let us forget the chores that need to be done and relax to some stunning acting and singing at GalleryFilm in Dulwich […]

Michael Petrov: From the world’s finest concert halls to Dulwich Picture Gallery

Nominated by the European Concert Halls Organisation in 2015 as a rising star Michael Petrov added yet another accolade to his many prizes and awards. Many would not call him a rising star any longer […]

Two bites of the Arts apple

The importance of art in society and for the development of civilization will be discussed by an impressive group of luminaries at Dulwich Picture Gallery on 18 March and the two linked events are free. […]

Paul Guinery - A career on the Air

The name might not ring many bells but the soft honeyed tones will be recognised by all who listen to BBC Radio 3. Paul Guinery is the epitome of the days when chat between records […]

Aquinas Piano Trio – one of Britain’s most sought after chamber groups

The press cannot praise the Aquinas Piano Trio enough. The Gramophone Magazine stresses their “spot on interpretative instinct” and another trade paper calls the trio enormously impressive. Like most chamber ensembles the three members have […]

Gifts galore to choose from - and all in a good cause

Judy Mewburn is known locally as the Dynamo. The Queen has awarded her an honour for all her charitable work as well as services to nursing. Come 17 November she will be presiding over her […]

Young musicians surrounded by old Masterpieces for a concert to remember

The five musicians in the Magnard Ensemble fizz with enthusiasm and have done so for many years and together they have built up a reputation and gathered several prizes and awards both as a group […]

Modigliani and Picasso set off new lecture series in Dulwich

There is no doubt that Dulwich and its leafy surroundings are full of art lovers, maybe because it is the home of one of the world’s finest art galleries? Exhibitions at Dulwich Picture Gallery draw […]